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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources